Day Seven: Iowa State Fair Photo Gallery

photos by Bryon Houlgrave and Emily Peterson

One-time contests like cow chip throwing were on Wednesday's schedule alongside daily delights like the Red Trouser Show. 

Members of The Feel Right Band perform at the Iowa State Fair

Members of The Feel Right Band perform at the Iowa State Fair

Members of The Feel Right Band perform at the Iowa State Fair.

 

A shady spot at the Iowa State Fair

A little shade and a splash of water to keep cool on a hot day at the Fair.

 

Looking at the butter cow exhibit

Fairgoers looking at the butter cow display featuring famous Iowa athletes. 

 

hard boiled egg with a dash of salt provided in the Agriculture Building

Handing out hard-boiled eggs in the Agriculture Building. 

 

red trouser show performing

Members of The Red Trouser Show perform a juggling act as the Sly Glider makes its way over the grounds.

 

vegetables on a table for judging

close up of a root vegetable being judged

Produce aplenty at the Iowa State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 16.

 

Gladiolos judging in the agriculture building

Gladiolus judging in the Agriculture Building showcases Iowans' green thumbs. 

 

cookies from the cookie judging contest

cookies from the cookie judging contest

Cookie judging at the Elwell Food Center showcases delightful cookie decorating. 

 

4H Steer judging participant

4H steer participants preparing their steer for the judging

4H Steer judging participant

The 4H Steer Show featured young participants vying for their steer to be named Grand Champion.

 

cow chip participant mid throw

cow chip participant in a cow print outfit mid throw

Cow chip throwing participants worked on their form outside Pioneer Hall. 

 

rubber chicken throwing participant mid throw

rubber chicken throwing participant investigating their chicken

rubber chicken throwing participant mid throw

Rubber chicken throwing contestants sought maximum distance in one the Fair's iconic contests. 

 

Wednesday, Aug. 16 Iowa State Fair crowd

Wednesday's crowd made the Grand Concourse a sea of people.